Reviews of Dr. V.W. Papanastasiou (Plastic Surgery)

Luisa Gauthier

I had such a positive experience with not only Dr. Papanastasiou but with his entire team. They are all so kind, comforting and warm (shoutout to Catherine and the nurses especially!) I felt so safe and well cared for. They are very professional and provide the human touch that makes the experience that much better. 10/10 would recommend.

Hélène Flamos

I have had BLEPHAROPLASTY by Dr Papanastasiou, needless to say the CONFIDENCE he exudes and his expertise is beyond my expectations. I felt safe and in the best hands ever since our first consultation. His staff is like family, felt loved and well embraced. If in future need to work on any part of my body ONLY Dr Papanastasiou can work on me. He is GOD sent for us women. DO NOT HESITATE if your intending to treat yourself to a BETTER YOU.

Pascale Gillon Luciani INFINITI Sales Specialist

This clinic was recommended to me by a friend for a facial rejuvenation. I am so glad I visited and met Michelle Deskin, the injecting nurse but also the friendly staff: Natasha, Maria, Frankie, Stephanie and of course, the Doctor! It's hard to trust your face to anyone these days! I don't regret putting my confidence in this amazing, professional team of artists!!

Anna U

Always a great service. Everyone in a team is increasingly nice and friendly. I had few operations done and shopped around before I made my choice to do it with dr. Papanastasiou. And I’m happy I choose him!

Coralie Cayet

(Translated) Excellent experience from start to finish. Wow. 100% recommendation (Original) Excellente expérience du début à la fin. Wow. Recommandation à 100%

Jasmine J.

Dr Papanastasiou and his staff were so caring and attentive, you are in good hands from the entire team! I am happy to see that the result looks natural.

Patricia

I Highly recommend Dr. Papanastasiou and his team. He listened to me and helped me achieve the results i wanted . Very professional and respectful. Nurse Michelle is very talented and one of my favorites

Butterfly

I went for an appointment with dr papa. I waited 30 minutes in the room before he comes in. It was an in and out consultation. I wasn't even finishing talking that he was already leaving the room. I felt like he was such in a rush and didn't wanna take the little time with me. I did not feel comfortable at all. I paid 130$ for a 5 minutes consultation. Nothing to say about the clinik it's nice and fancy. But won't be comfortable being operated there.

Alexandra markos

I went to see a few doctors before choosing Dr. Papanastasiou, anybody I spoke with definitely told me I am in the best of hands in Montreal. I was expecting to be in severe pain after my surgery which I just had done on Thursday (3 days ago) and I have to say that I am feeling great other then a normal pain. The doctor and all his staff was extremely attentive to me before and after my surgery. I definitely would recommend this doctor over and over again. Thank you so much!!

BirdBox Creations

Great doctor, great staff, couldn't have been more pleased with the caring staff and doctor. Procedure went so much better than I could have imagined. Thank you everyone!!! Lisa

Nadia Carbonneau

(Translated) I had surgery on April 18, 2019. I am not entirely satisfied with my operation. He does not ask enough questions about our expectations and does not listen to what you say. At the time of my operation, I told him that I wanted to shorten my areole at the same time as my correction for my tuberous breasts. He said okay but never wear it. When I did it to him 5 months later, he agreed to resume his work to give me satisfaction. I had planned breast augmentation afterwards. Not having too much confidence, I decided to change the surgeon for my increase. I started having pain in the right breast 1 month before my breast augmentation with my other surgeon. I decided that I didn't want to go any further and not breast augmentation for fear of having more problems. After seeing a doctor in the clinic, taking anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxants, the pain went away. So I decided to make the correction that dr.papanastasiou had offered and not to do surgery afterwards. I was there 2 weeks ago to make a consultation and all of a sudden, he wanted me to pay because he says that correcting my tuberous breasts had been done and that the reduction of the areola was an extra .. I was really angry because I had already paid 7000 $ and I had mentioned that I wanted to reduce the areola just before I had surgery and that he had said yes and you did nothing. We say we will call me back to see what we can do. You can never call ... so if you are not satisfied, he will not resume his work even if you have asked him for certain things. He listens to half and does not remember his files. If you don't bring him more money like me, who no longer wanted my augmentation but only a correction for my surgery, he won't do it either. It must be money .. very disappointed because I waited a lot and put to rate to do this operation and I find myself disappointed. Yes the tuber to be corrected but the appearance in general to improve my aesthetics could have been much better if it would have reduced the lareole. I would greatly appreciate being called too, not ignoring. No response from my emails either from his 2 secretaries to try to discuss and come to an agreement. (Original) Je me suis fais operer le 18 avril 2019. Je ne suis pas satisfaite entièrement de mon opération. Il ne pose pas assez de question par rapport à nos attentes et n'écoute pas ce que vous dites. Au moment de mon opération, je lui ais dis que je voulais rapetiser mon areole en meme temps que ma corriger pour mes seins tubereux. Il as dit okay mais ne las jamais fais. Quand je lui en ais fais par 5 mois plus tard, il as accepter de reprendre son travail pour me donner satisfaction. Javais prevu une augmentation mammaire par la suite. N'ayant plus trop confiance, jai décidé de changé de chirurgien pour mon augmentation. Jai commencé à avoir des douleurs au sein droit 1 mois avant mon augmentation mammaire chez mon autre chirurgien. Jai décidé que je ne voulais pas aller plus loin finalement et de ne pas faire daugmentation mammaire de peur davoir plus de problème. Apres avoir ete voir un medecin en clinique, pris des anti-inflammatoire et des relaxants musculaire, la douleur est partie. Jai donc décidé de faire la correction que dr.papanastasiou mavais offert et ne plus faire de chirurgie par la suite. Jai été il y a 2 semaines faire une consultation et tout dun coup, il voulait que je paye parce quil dit que corriger mes seins tubereux avait été fait et que la reduction de lareole etait un extra.. jetais vraiment facher car javais deja payer 7000$ et javais mentionner que je voulais reduire lareole juste avant de me faire operer et quil avait dit oui et nas rien fais. On mas dis quon me rappellerai pour voir ce quon peut faire. On ne mas jamais appeler... alors si vous n'êtes pas satisfaite, il ne reprendra pas son travail même si vous lui avez demander certaines choses. Il écoute à moitier et se rappel pas ses dossiers. Si vous ne lui rapporter plus d'argent comme moi qui ne voulais plus mon augmentation mais seulement une correction de ma chirurgie, il ne le fera pas non plus. Il doit etre à largent.. très decu car j'ai énormément attendu et mis de coter pour faire cette operation et je me retrouve decu. Oui le tubereux à ete corriger mais l'aspect en general pour ameliorer mon esthetique aurait pu etre beaucoup mieux sil aurait reduit lareole. Jaurais enormement apprecier être appeler aussi et non ignorer. Aucune reponses de mes courriels non plus par ses 2 secrétaires pour essayer de discuter et en venir à une entente.

sarah Del Buey

BEST SURGEON! BEST STAFF! When I decided to go ahead and get plastic surgery I knew finding a good doctor would be the hard part. After searching all over Montreal for one of the best, I found the number #1! Dr. Papanastasiou! I knew from my first consultation that I would be choosing him and infact booked the surgery on that first meeting with his lovely surgical coordinator Catherine. I had no idea how any of this worked so two very sweet nurses explained how the consultation would go, took pictures so I could see a 3D model of what my post op could look like (extremely useful technology), and most importantly made me feel safe and comfortable. In order to do my surgery, of course, I had to remove clothing. This is something all the nurses and the doctor himself acknowledge is delicate and can make people feel vulnerable. I always felt extremely comfortable despite being a very shy person! On the days leading up to the surgery, I was not even nervous because of how confident I was in the doctor and his staff. ALSO!!!! The surgery was performed in the same building as they have a private OR room. This was such a great plus and I can't see a better way to have an operation. The day of the surgery was great. When I got home I was raving to my mother and friend (who took care of me while healing) how happy i was. From the second I arrived, I had clear explanations of how the surgery would go. The anesthesiologist and nurses helped me to sleep and when I woke up, the nurse made sure to tend to me right away! The doctor called me the same night to make sure I was okay. I then had a two day post op check up and then a two week one. All to say I felt extremely taken care of at every point and am so grateful to Dr. Papanastasiou and his sweet & excellent staff! THANK YOU!!

Jules

I called to see if the Doctor was performing a certain kind of otoplasty. The lady in charge wrote me that Dr Papanastasiou was familiar with that technique and I should come for an appointment. When I met the doctor he was not performing such procedure. I still had to pay the 100$ fee for this first meeting. Unprofessional.

Lisa J

Dr. Papanastasiou and his team , are truly the best. I had implants done twice with him ., 10 years apart , the team is professional and very caring. I felt safe and well taken care of . I would highly recommend him. He is really great at what he does, achieving a really natural result. He is honest and the whole team is really helpful.

Kailee Yersh

I was recommended to Dr. Papanastasiou by a few people and he did not disappoint! I am very happy with my results. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, and Dr. Papanastasiou makes you feel very comfortable. The whole surgery went over very easily and they were able to help with any questions and concerns I had. Highly recommend!

Vanessa Karam

The best ! Shoutout to Stephanie Gilgen :):) best nurse ever

Lee Paula Springer

I saw Dr. Papanastasiou for a breast augmentation and I couldn't be happier with my results. He and his staff (especially Frankie, Stephanie and Eunice) are warm, friendly, patient and truly see you as a person first, not just a patient. They take the time to explain everything and to answer all of your questions. And I had a LOT of questions. Dr. P. called me the evening of my surgery to check in on me, and I could always reach someone when I called with a question or concern. I would recommend Dr. Papanastasiou to anyone considering this procedure.

Ophélie DI CESARE

(Translated) I had a breast lift with implants following two pregnancies in February 2021 and I am more than satisfied with the work, the final result as well as the service of its surgical coordinator and nurses in the first days after the operation. He does not demerit his reputation. (Original) J'ai eu un lifting mammaire avec implants suite à deux grossesses en février 2021 et je suis plus que satisfaite du travail, du résultat final ainsi que du service de sa coordonnatrice chirurgicale et des infirmières dans les premiers jours ayant suivis l'opération. Il ne démérite pas sa réputation.

A Rose

I had breast implant replacement surgery this summer (an informed personal decision) and the service at this clinic is excellent. Having had my first surgery there 8 years ago (as an out of province patient) and visiting for follow ups, I have always been treated with the utmost respect and kindness. Dr. Papanastasiou is a highly experienced, knowledgeable and skilled surgeon. He is detail oriented, has decades of experience and has often mentored some of the other plastic surgeons in the Montreal area. He takes his profession seriously, is very direct about the process of surgery (risks and rewards) and strives to give balanced, natural results. For these reasons, I trusted him with both of my surgeries and in selecting an appropriate size that would compliment my frame. When I have questions or concerns, he is always available to see me, and I leave feeling reassured and supported. Also, his pre-op and post-op instructions and care is superior to that of other surgeons, and this ultimately enhances recovery and the aesthetical outcome. The staff at this clinic are wonderful, particularly Frankie (his administrative assistant) and one of the lead nurses, Stephanie. Frankie is accessible, extremely pleasant and organized. She has been at this clinic for years which demonstrates loyalty and a continuity of quality customer service. It is always a pleasure to speak to her. Stephanie is a lovely, warm nurse who sincerely cares about her patients. She is never too busy to answer a query post-op and is positive, encouraging and kind. The surgical team as well as the recovery nurse on the day of my surgery were absolutely wonderful. They explained every step to me and ensured I was comfortable and cared for. I am very grateful for the positive experiences I have always had at this clinic -thank you Dr. Papanastasiou and your brilliant team.

nancy falaise

I've waited 22yrs for this surgery and absolutely love it! Best doctor, best team, best service. Thank you for giving me back my youthful body. I will be forever grateful. Thank you to your wonderful team. Stephanie, Nancy, Milla and the lovely Franky.

A Leigh

(Translated) Very bad experience. The result is disappointing. My scars are still visible even after the touch-up which had to be paid for when I would never have needed a second surgery if the first would have been done well. (Original) Très mauvais expérience. Le résultat est décevant . Mes cicatrices sont toujours visibles même après la retouche qui a du être payée alors que je n'aurais jamais eu besoin de subir une deuxième chirurgie si la première aurais été bien faite.

Maya Elakri

No one believed my breast are facke he made amazin job it's been 8 years now I referred alott off ppl to him best and natural job ever worth it rly Thank you dr papanastasiou

Megan Tagliente

I loved my experience with Dr. Papanastasiou!! Dr. Papanastasiou and his staff treated me very well and I felt so comforted throughout it all. The surgery went smoothly and everyone made me feel very comfortable. I am so so happy with my results and I would highly recommend.

Gloria Mansour

(Translated) Very bad experience! I was for a blepharoplasty, the result is catastrophic, after 3 retouching of the still drooping and asymmetrical eyelids, I went to see him again, he made me wait 39 minutes in the examination room and he did not show up by against it is the secret that came to tell me that he can no longer do anything. I am very disappointed today and sad by the result (Original) Tres mauvaise expérience ! J'ai ete pour une blepharoplastie, le resultat est catastrophique, apres 3 retouches des paupieres toujours tombantes et asymétriques , j ai été le revoir ,il m a fait attendre 39 mns ds la salle d'examen et il ne s'st pas présenté par contre c'est la secretaite qui es venue me dire qu"il ne peut plus rien faire. Je suis très déçue aujourd'hui et triste par le résultat

Carol-Anne Deschenes

(Translated) I had the breast augmentation procedure 2 weeks ago and for my part I had a very good experience at the clinic of Dr. Papanastasiou. My pre / post surgery appointments went well. The doctor advised me well and took the time to answer my questions. They also adapted well to the measures concerning the virus (COVID) I felt comfortable and confident to go to the clinic. I had a great experience with all the very kind, well organized and attentive staff. I highly recommend Dr. Papanastasiou not only for the excellent work he has done, but also for all his wonderful team and for the magnificent clinic. Thanks again! (Original) J’ai eu la procédure d’augmentation mammaire il y a 2 semaines et pour ma part j’ai eu une très belle expérience à la clinique du Dr. Papanastasiou. Mes rendez-vous avant/après la chirurgie se sont bien passé. Le Dr. m’a bien conseillé et a prit le temps de répondre à mes questions. Ils se sont aussi bien adapté aux mesures concernant le virus (COVID) je me sentais à l’aise et en confiance d’aller à la clinique. J’ai eu une belle expérience avec tout le personnel très aimable, bien organisé et attentionné. Je recommende fortement le Dr. Papanastasiou autant pour l’excellent travaille qu’il a fait, mais aussi pour toute son équipe formidable et pour la magnifique clinique. Merci encore!

Jessica Hutton

(Translated) Whether it is Dr. Papanastasiou himself, or the people spanking on his team, they are all exceptional / exceptional. Catherine offers very good service and answers all of our questions adequately. The nurses, anesthetists and all the staff are attentive and friendly. Dr. P takes the time to listen to our needs and is excellent advice. He is respectful and honest, caring and precise. He pays attention to details. In addition, his work is just perfect, magnificent, wonderful. He gives us confidence and takes the necessary time with us. Stephanie, the surgical nurse is so nice too, she answers our calls and texts anytime, even after hours. In short, I loved my experience and I sincerely recommend it! (Original) Que ce soit Dr. Papanastasiou lui même, ou les gens fessant partie de son équipe, ils/elles sont tous exceptionnels/exceptionnelles. Catherine offre un très bon service et réponds adéquatement à toutes nos questions. Les infirmières, anesthésistes ainsi que tout le personnel sont attentionnés et sympathiques. Dr.P prends le temps de bien écoutés nos besoins et est d’excellent conseil . Il est respectueux et honnête, attentionné et précis. Il a le soucis du détails . Deplus, sont travail est tout simplement parfait, magnifique, merveilleux . Il nous met en confiance et prends le temps nécessaire avec nous. Stephanie, l’infirmière chirurgicale est si gentille également, elle réponds à nos appels et texto en tout temps et ce même en dehors des heures ouvrables . Bref, j’ai adoré mon expérience et je le recommande sincèrement !

Julia

I recently had a breast augmentation done in September and i had such a good experience with Dr. Papanastasiou and his wonderful staff! They made me feel comfortable through every step of the way. You truly will be in good hands here. Thank you to Dr. P, the amazing nurses and Catherine for making this a great experience!

Nathalie (Maheeera)

(Translated) I had a breast augmentation a month ago, and first, I find that the meeting with Dr. Papanastasiou is too brief and he is not very talkative! It does not show you what it looks like with implants of different sizes and shapes of bra ... their software does not give a very good idea. In addition, I still have large stitches in the right breast, sometimes dazzling, and my scars are like with small bumps ... and I have inflamed veins (Mondor's disease). However, I returned to be examined and I am told to take Advil, and to make hot compresses. The scars are the same ... the pain remains. I am worried about my scars. I will have to go back ... The staff is nice, but they always seem in a rush to finish you. There are not enough details: how often Advil, how long to take them, how often hot packs, and on many sites and forums we recommend massages ... they never talk about it. (Original) J'ai eu une augmentation mammaire il y a un mois, et d'abord, je trouve que la rencontre avec Dr. Papanastasiou est trop brève et il n'est pas très bavard! Il ne te montre pas ce que ça donne avec des implants différentes grosseurs et formes de soutien gorge...leur logiciel ça ne donne pas une très bonne idée. De plus, j'ai encore de gros elancements au sein droit, parfois fulgurants, et mes cicatrices sont comme avec des petites bosses...et j'ai des veines enflammées (maladie de Mondor) . Pourtant, je suis retournée me faire examiner et on me dit de prendre des Advil, et de faire des compresses chaudes. Les cicatrices sont pareilles...la douleur demeure. Je suis inquiète pour mes cicatrices. Je devrai y retourner...Le personnel est gentil, mais ils ont toujours l'air pressées d'en finir avec vous. Il n'y a pas assez de précisions: à quelle fréquence les Advil, sur quelle durée les prendre, à quelle fréquence les compresses chaudes, et sur de nombreux sites et forums on recommande les massages..ils n'en parlent jamais.

Simon Lagacé Daigle

(Translated) I am a woman in business, in a field related to design, which had a complex following two pregnancies. I wanted to improve my condition by maintaining a natural "look". That is to say, if I am told that I am well made up ... I failed. By cons, if I am told that I am beautiful ... I succeeded :-) So, following the expertise of Dr. Papanastasiou, I got exactly what I wanted. He is surrounded by a great team that reassured me on every occasion. Each of my questions was answered in a timely manner. And the result is spectacular! (Original) Je suis une femme en affaire, dans un domaine reliée au design, qui avait un complexe suite à deux grossesses. Je voulais améliorer ma condition en conservant un "look" naturel. C'est-à-dire que si l'on me dit que je suis bien maquillé... j'ai échoué. Par contre, si on me dit que je suis belle... j'ai réussi :-) Alors, suite à l'expertise du Dr Papanastasiou, j'ai obtenu exactement ce que je voulais. Il est entouré d'une équipe formidable qui m'a rassuré à chacune des occasions. Chacune de mes questions a trouvée une réponse en temps utile. Et le résultat est spectaculaire!

Alexandrine Jutras-Déry

(Translated) Very nice experience at this clinic! It was my first cosmetic surgery and from start to finish I was supported in a professional and complete manner! I loved the team, Dr Papanastasiou who understood my need from the start and who listened to me through the process by giving me exactly what I needed, the nurse Stéphanie who offers human and perfect follow-ups as much from the beginning as at the end, Francoise Foster who is very warm and who explains really well and who is always available to answer our questions !!! I recommend 200% you will not be disappointed !! The result is very natural and beautiful, very nice experience! (Original) Très belle expérience à cette clinique ! C'était ma première chirurgie esthétique et du début à la fin j'ai été accompagnée de manière professionnelle et complète ! J'ai adoré l'équipe, Dr Papanastasiou qui a compris mon besoin dès le début et qui m'a écouté à travers le processus en me donnant exactement ce que j'avais besoin, l'infirmière Stéphanie qui offre des suivis humains et parfaits autant du début qu'à la fin, Francoise Foster qui est très chaleureuse et qui explique vraiment bien et qui est toujours disponible pour répondre à nos questions !!! Je recommande à 200% vous ne serez pas déçus!! Le résultat est très naturel et magnifique, très belle expérience !

Stephanie Lloyd

Amazing team!! From day1 of my consultation to my post op appointment everybody made me feel so comfortable and answered all of my questions! Dr. Papanastasiou is so kind and caring and makes you feel so at ease throughout the whole process. Stephanie is great and so knowledgeable any questions or concerns that I had were answered. I had a couple concerns before surgery and Frankie was able to to reassure me in my choice!! This team is absolutely amazing and my results are gorgeous. Their care is absolutely exceptional and so personal. Thank you all!

Sabrina C.

Dr. P is a true professional. Very respectful and attentive to the client's questions, concerns and goals throughout the whole process. He exudes confidence and experience and that felt right to me as of the very first meeting. I’m one month postop (breast lift + augmentation) and extremely satisfied with the results (succeeding my expectations even) and I can’t say enough about the service. His whole team is prizeworthy, from the surgical coordinator (Cathy, so sweet, helpful and quick to respond), to the operating room nurses (Janie and others, one patted me gently on the forehead until I fell asleep, calming my nerves), to the anesthesiologist (very personable and gave ample information and explanations prior to the surgery), to the recovery room nurse (so caring, hopefully I didn't say to many embarrassing things!!! We did have a few laughs...), to the postop and on call nurse (Stephanie is amazing, knowledgeable and really quick and available to answer questions by texts/phone). EVERYONE is customer focus, reassuring, caring, available and genuinely… really nice. I had been recommended to Dr. P by several people (some having dealt with with over 15 years ago) and all had praised his work and practice. I’m glad I followed their recommendations and can now attest that not only has his technical surgical skills impressed and wowed clients throughout the years but the level of service and professionalism of his whole team has lived up to it’s reputation as well. Clearly not the least expensive $$$ surgeon on the market but you pay for what you get and I have absolutely no buyers remorse... best investment!!!

lisa bucci

Horrible service, I got breast augmentation done here and as soon as your done with the clinic and they have your money it's like you don't exist!!! I try getting in touch with franky/dr.papa by phone and email and NO RESPONSE I had to call several times and leave voicemail after voicemail, and email after email. Do your research before committing, beautiful clinic but don't let it fool you choose a doctor that actually cares he sees you for 10 minutes in and out! I choose him to quickly.